Experts: Police 'woefully undertrained' in use of force
Seattle officers captured on video punching a protester and pressing a knee into another's neck appear to violate policies on using force against suspects.
Police release video of group that attacked cops in cruiser during Brooklyn protests
Police want to find two people seen in video attacking police inside a police cruiser in Flatbush during protests.
Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change
A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change.
Family says Bronx teen stun-gunned, assaulted by cop
The family of a boy in the Bronx is demanding answers from police about the injuries sustained by their child during an arrest.
Army Gen. Mark Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk
“I should not have been there,” the Joint Chiefs chairman said in remarks to a National Defense University commencement ceremony.
Historical figures under attack after George Floyd's death
Outrage over George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis has intensified the campaign to pull down Confederate monuments around the United States.
Merriam-Webster revising definition of ‘racism’ after request from college graduate
As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
‘Insensitive, wrong and racist:’ Trainer on leave over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ workout at Wisconsin gym
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
'Live PD' dropped by A&E on heels of 'Cops' cancellation
“This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD," A&E said in a statement.
Christopher Columbus statue painted red at Houston park
The statue of Christopher Columbus was defaced with red paint at a Houston park.
Companies touting Black Lives Matter face workforce scrutiny
As protests over police brutality erupted across the country, The Associated Press reviewed the diversity reports of some of the biggest companies pledging solidarity with their black employees as well as the black community.
Trump says administration ‘would not even consider’ renaming military bases that honor Confederates
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that his administration “would not even consider” renaming various military bases like North Carolina's Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended slavery.
Minneapolis police chief announces withdrawal from contract negotiations with city's police union
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs.
Amazon implementing 1-year moratorium on police use of Rekognition facial recognition technology
Amazon’s moratorium follows a similar move by IBM, which expressed concerns over how its technology could be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling.
Men seen reenacting George Floyd's death during counter-protest fired, suspended from jobs
Two men who allegedly reenacted the police custody death of George Floyd during a counter-protest in Gloucester County are now facing disciplinary action from their employers.
GOP lawmakers aim to craft changes to police practices
Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.